Rivers Cuomo
Rivers Cuomo
Real Name/Full Name Rivers Cuomo
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Rivers Cuomo
Birth Place: New York City, US
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 13 June 1970
Age/How Old: 54 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 169 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 6″
Weight: In Kilograms – 72 Kg
In Pounds – 158.73 lbs
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Parents Name: Father –Frank Cuomo
Mother –Beverly Shoenberger
Siblings: Leaves Cuomo & Penny Cuomo
School: E.O Smith High School
College: Harvard University
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Kyoko Ito
Kids/Children Name: Mia and Leo
Profession: Lead guitarist, vocalist, singer, producer & Musician
Net Worth: $40 million
Last Updated: November 2024

Rivers Cuomo is a famous musician, songwriter,  producer, and singer from America. He is popularly known for his role in the Weezer band. Rivers is the guitarist, songwriter, lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the rock band. Cuomo has been in the music industry for the last three decades, and he continues to make fantastic music up to date.

Well, how well do you know about Rivers Cuomo? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Rivers Cuomo’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Rivers Cuomo to date.

Biography and Early Life

Rivers Cuomo was born on 1970 June 13, in New York City, United States of America. His mother is of German-English descent, while his father is of Italian ancestry. Cuomo is the son of Beverly Shoenberger and Frank Cuomo. His name accounts’ origin differs since one of the accounts states that his mother named his Rivers since he was born between the East and Hudson Rivers Manhattan. In another account, his name is Rivers because his mother could hear a river outside the hospital after giving birth.

However, his father has a different origin of his name, claiming that his name results from three soccer players, including Gianni Rivera, Rivellino, and Luigi Riva. All of them were part of the 1970 World Cup. Frank Cuomo was a musician specializing in drums on the Odyssey of Iska album by the Jazz Saxophonist in 1971. In Rochester, New York, Rivers grew up in the Rochester Zen Center before his father left the family in 1975.

Beverly relocated to Yogaville, Connecticut, and got remarried to Stephen Kitts. Five years later, the family moved to the Storrs Mansfield area in Connecticut. Rivers changed his name to Peter Kitts when in high school but went to his original name after graduation. His music career kicked off in the school choir. Later, he started playing in shows as a member of the Avant-Garde. Between 1990 and 1991, Cuomo began writing music for a group that became the Weezer.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Rivers Cuomo in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Rivers Cuomo’s age is 54 years old as of today’s date 7th November 2024 having been born on 13 June 1970. Though, he is 5′ 6″ in feet and inches and 169 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 158.73 lbs in Pound and 72kg in Kilograms.

Education

Rivers Cuomo attended the Pomfret Community School in Connecticut. Later after the family moved to Storrs Mansfield area, Rivers joined the E.O Smith High School, where he graduated. Rivers changed his name to Peter Kitt taking his step father’s last name during his high school days. But shortly after graduation, he changed back his name to Rivers Cuomo.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Rivers Cuomo With Wife Kyoko Ito
Rivers Cuomo With Wife Kyoko Ito

Rivers took a promise of sexual abstinence in 2004 until he tied the knot in 2006. On 2006, June 18, Rivers tied the knot with Kyoko Ito. The couple first met in March 1997 during a solo concert in Cambridge Massachusetts at a club, and  Rivers proposed in December 2005, and the following year, the two married.

The wedding ceremony took place at Malibu on Paradise Cove beach. All the members of the Weezer band were in attendance except Mikey Welsh. The two are parents to two children, Mia and Leo. Mia was born in 2007, while Leo came into the world in 2011.

Shortly after The Blue Album, Cuomo’s success underwent surgery to correct his condition of different sized legs. Since Childhood, Cuomo has been a vegetarian, but in 2002, he stated that he would like to start eating meat. In addition to that, he practices meditation and teaches children meditation.

Is Rivers Cuomo gay?

Rivers Cuomo is a straight man. He is a family man who tied the knot over ten years ago to Kyoko Ito. The couple is parents to two lovely children, their daughter Mia and a son Leo. Over the years, reliable sources claim that the couple is happy and there are no signs of a separation or divorce. Most of his fans often wish his family more happy days with love.

Professional Life

Rivers kicked off by playing in different bands before the founding of the Weezer band in 1992. After the first album, Cuomo joined Harvard University dropping later to focus on their second album, Pinkerton.  However, he re-enrolled and graduated in 2008. Initially, the second album’s early days were a failure before regaining fame in the later years. He has also released three home demos albums in 2007, 2008, and 2011. Cuomo has worked with a couple of famous artists in his career.

Awards

Rivers Cuomo’s success in the entertainment industry is vast, with some of the top albums and songs under his name. His contribution to the Weezer band is also outstanding. In addition to that, he continues to add content to the music world.

Net worth, Salary & Earnings of Rivers Cuomo in 2024

Rivers Cuomo Net Worth
Rivers Cuomo Net Worth

As of 2024, Rivers Cuomo’s net worth is $40 million. He has amassed this wealth from his career as a rapper. Cuomo has been in the music industry for over three decades with his share of successes. In addition to that, the Weezer band has its best moments resulting in such a considerable amount.

Some interesting facts you need to know

  • In 2004, Cuomo vowed to sexual abstinence until marriage
  • He is a father to two lovely children
  • Rivers is a vegetarian, but in 2002 he highlighted he wanted to start eating meat
  • He underwent surgery to correct his different legs sizes
  • Cuomo practices and teaches meditation

Rivers Cuomo is one of the most powerful music stars all over the world. His father left the family at a young age resulting in them moving to a new place. After his mother’s second marriage, he changed his name and started fresh. Despite the early struggles, his contribution to the music industry is exemplary. His story teaches people to work towards their dreams despite the struggles we face.

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